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About the Role

Under general supervision, the 6318 Construction Inspector performs construction inspection in conjunction with public works construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes and safety regulations. This role involves inspecting various types of construction including earthwork, paving, roadways, water and sewer systems, and more, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Monitors and inspects the work of contractors for compliance with plans, specifications and schedules.
Prepares project documentation including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records.
Participates in and/or conducts planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling and field staff meetings.
Reviews plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews and contract closeout records.
Assists in detecting and resolving disputes and/or problems and responds to complaints from the public.
Ensures that all required tests, operations, measurements, and inspections are scheduled, ordered, satisfactorily completed and documented for quality assurance/quality control compliance.
Verifies and prepares quantity and progress estimates for progress payments.
Maintains records on unit price quantities, labor, equipment and progress for change order work.
Reviews and approves change orders for implementation.
Makes field measurements and maintains as-built drawings records.
Conducts and/or witnesses testing of contract material, equipment, and installations.
Reports safety and traffic hazards, defective work and debris to the contractor for correction.
May monitor the excavation, loading and off-haul of hazardous materials from construction sites and ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws pertaining to hazmat.
Drives a vehicle to inspection sites.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.
Must meet insurability standards of individual department’s automobile liability insurance requirements.
May be required to work under extreme weather conditions such as heat or cold, extended night or swing shift schedules, climb ladders, walk on uneven surfaces and/or stand for a long duration.
May require knowledge of storm water pollution and prevention.
May require current certification in one or more of the following: lead abatement construction, 40-hour HAZWOPER, ICC-special inspection and/or AWS welding inspection.
Positions at San Francisco Public Works (SFPW) and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) may be required to perform occasional duties or be permanently assigned construction projects in Alameda County, in Tuolumne County, or in San Mateo County.
Positions at the Port of San Francisco (PRT), San Francisco Airport (SFO) and SFPUC may involve making inspections around and under piers while operating an outboard motor, including lifting and moving an outboard motor.
Positions at the SFPUC, SFPW and Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) are required to complete Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) training.
Positions at SFO Construction Management, SFPW Construction Management, MTA Muni Construction, PRT, SFPUC Water City Distribution Division, and SFPUC Construction Management Bureau may require one or more of the following: OSHA 10, AHERA, 40-hour HAZWOPER, ICC-special inspection, AWS welding inspection, NASTT – CIPL Inspection Certificate, VCP Inspection Certificate, CQM Certificate, and/or one (1) year of underground street utilities construction experience.
Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience in City and County of San Francisco class 6317 Assistant Construction Inspector; OR Four (4) years of verifiable full-time experience in construction inspection work ensuring that plans and specifications are complied with, and the workmanship and material used meet specifications.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
A baccalaureate degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university and/or experience as an Engineer on a level equal to City and County of San Francisco class 5203 Assistant Engineer or as an Architect on a level equal to City and County of San Francisco class 5265 Architectural Associate I or higher may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience as a surveyor may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
Experience in construction, at the Superintendent/General Foreman level, supervising construction crews of more than six may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year for year basis.
Possession of an associate degree in construction or engineering from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment.
Incumbents must be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area.
Incumbents must submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal.
Incumbents must be qualified for unescorted access to the Port’s Maritime Transportation System (MTS).
Incumbents must undergo a criminal history check, immigration check and terrorist threat assessment, including FBI fingerprints.
Must successfully acquire and maintain a TWIC card.
Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully pass a medical examination.

Skills

Knowledge of construction inspection methods and current construction techniques.
Knowledge of construction materials necessary to determine the quality and correct use in projects.
Knowledge of safe working habits and regulations.
Ability to understand and interpret contract plans and specifications.
Ability to prepare reports.
Work effectively with the public, contractors, engineers, and other agencies.
Interpersonal skills and communication skills.

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Permanent Civil Service
Regular

Experience Level

2 years of experience
4 years of experience

Education Level

Baccalaureate degree in Engineering or Architecture
Associate degree in construction or engineering

Benefits

Employee Benefits Overview

About the Company

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change.
Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Equal Opportunity

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.